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5 Cardio Exercises for Beginners

By: LCF Staff

July 16, 2024, 10:00 am - Categories: Workouts

As you start your fitness journey, incorporating cardio into your exercise might seem daunting. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be. Try to incorporate these beginner-friendly exercises for an effective way to burn calories and improve your cardiovascular health.

Walking
An exercise that can be done from anywhere, walking is a great way to elevate your heart rate and burn some calories. Whether you want to get your steps in outside on a walking path or indoors on a treadmill, walking is an effective workout that you can personalize to your lifestyle.

Biking
Riding a bike is a great way to introduce exercise into your routine with a fun and effective workout. Plus, biking doesn’t have to be done outdoors- you can practice on any bike in the fitness center. Consider a stationary bike if you’re looking for a bit more comfort.

Jumping Jacks
Jumping jacks are a great cardiovascular exercise. Regardless of your skill level, jumping jacks can be done at various speeds to fit the intensity you’re looking for. You can also do smaller jumping jacks to ease into the exercise. This beginner-friendly exercise can truly be done from anywhere, which is a great benefit if you’re on the go.

Dancing
If traditional cardio exercises don’t excite you, you might consider dancing as a way to burn calories. Whether you want to dance in your kitchen or sign up for a group fitness class, the variety of dance styles makes dancing a fun way to stay active.

Jump Rope
Not just for kids, jump rope is a fun way to improve your cardiovascular health. With a variety of variations, jump rope can be fun on your own or with friends. Try starting with short intervals and working your way into longer exercises. Listen to some music and have fun!

Next time you’re looking for a beginner-friendly cardio exercise, try adding one of these effective workouts to your routine. If you have questions about how to customize these workouts to make them effective, safe and accessible for you, our certified personal trainers are here to help.

REFERENCES: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cardio-exercises-at-home
https://www.verywellfit.com/two-cardio-workouts-for-beginners-1230807